Medical Director – PACE Program

Location:  Compton, CA

Schedule:  Full-time, on-site Monday–Friday (no weekends)

An innovative, mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking a  Medical Director  to lead a brand-new, state-of-the-art PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) clinic. This role provides a unique opportunity to help build and guide a new center focused on empowering seniors to live with dignity and independence while receiving high-quality, comprehensive care.

About the Opportunity:

- Robust support from an experienced interdisciplinary team

- On-site security, gated entry, and underground employee parking

- Relocation assistance available

Compensation & Benefits:

Performance-based bonus incentives

401(k) with employer match

Choice of six medical plans with up to 80% premium coverage for employees and 75% for dependents

PTO starting at 20 days/year, plus 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

5 CME days plus a $2,500–$5,000 CME allowance

Generous relocation support for out-of-area candidates

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct primary and preventative medical care to PACE participants

Oversee day-to-day clinical operations and ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards

Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate clinical staff including physicians and advanced practice providers

Support a multidisciplinary team delivering coordinated, holistic care

Lead and oversee quality improvement and utilization management initiatives

Serve as a medical consultant on participant grievances, appeals, and care decision-making

Build and maintain collaborative relationships with hospitals, SNFs, long-term care facilities, and community providers

Ensure robust documentation and compliance with all PACE program requirements

Participate in committees and provide thought leadership on best practices and evidence-based care

Qualifications:

MD or DO with active board certification in geriatrics, complex care, palliative care, home-based care, internal medicine, or related fields

Current, unrestricted medical license in California

Current DEA certificate

Five or more years of clinical practice with at least two years serving an elderly or frail population

Previous experience in PACE, SNF, or complex senior care models preferred

Bilingual a plus, though not required

Passion for mission-driven care and improving outcomes for high-risk seniors

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